What are the most common forms of cancer?
There are five main categories of cancer:
- Carcinomas begin in the skin or tissues that line the internal organs.
- Sarcomas develop in the bone, cartilage, fat, muscle or other connective tissues.
- Leukemia begins in the blood and bone marrow.
- Lymphomas start in the immune system.
- Central nervous system cancers develop in the brain and spinal cord.
How is cancer treated?
The three main treatments are:
- Surgery: directly removing the tumor
- Chemotherapy: using chemicals to kill cancer cells
- Radiation therapy: using X-rays to kill cancer cells
What can you do to manage the side effects of cancer treatment?
Supportive care services include:
- Nutrition therapy to help prevent malnutrition and reduce side effects
- Naturopathic medicine to use natural remedies to boost energy and reduce side effects
- Oncology rehabilitation to rebuild strength and overcome some of the physical effects of treatment
- Mind-body medicine to improve emotional well-being through counseling, stress management techniques and support groups
